NCCSC Junior Course 26 Concludes Week-Long Operational Study Tour at Tin Can Customs Command
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) has concluded a week-long Operational Study Tour (OST) for participants of its Junior Course 26, Group 2, at the Tin Can Island Port Command, Lagos, with practical exposure to technology-driven Customs operations, revenue collection processes and port activities.
The delegation, led by the Commandant of the College, Acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) HH Hadison, MNIIA, ACE, psc (+), was at the Command from November 9 to 13, 2026, as part of efforts to bridge classroom learning with practical operational experience.
The study tour, themed “Enhancing Customs Revenue Collection through Technology-Driven Operations and Professional Commitment,” featured visits to critical operational units within the Command, shipping companies and port terminals.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Jude Ansha, the delegation was received with a quarter guard reception by officers and men of the Command before the then Customs Area Controller, Acting ACG JA Anani, formally welcomed the team.
Ansha explained that the team leader briefed the Command on the objectives and expectations of the exercise, while the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Revenue, DC MA Ayoola, MNIIA, psc (+), delivered a lecture on the theme of the study tour.
The participants subsequently visited the Customs Processing Centre (CPC), Post-Clearance Audit (PCA), Valuation Unit and Scanning Unit, where they gained practical knowledge of cargo clearance procedures, revenue assessment and other critical Customs operations.
The delegation also visited Ashayi Gate, gaining further insight into cargo examination, scanning procedures and other operational activities at the port.
As part of the external engagements, the students visited Alraine Shipping Company, where they were exposed to shipping operations and the relationship between shipping companies and the Nigeria Customs Service in facilitating legitimate trade and ensuring regulatory compliance.
The study tour also featured visits to Five Star Logistics Terminal and Ports and Cargo Terminal, providing the participants with firsthand experience of terminal operations, cargo handling processes and the respective responsibilities of terminal operators and Customs in the port environment.
The week-long exercise ended with a debriefing session during which Hadison presented an overview of the activities undertaken and the knowledge acquired by the participants throughout the tour.
The occasion also featured the presentation of gifts to the Customs Area Controller and officers of the Command in appreciation of their hospitality, cooperation and support during the exercise.
The Command said the study tour provided an opportunity for participants to translate classroom knowledge into practical experience, while reinforcing the importance of technology-driven operations, professional competence and institutional collaboration in improving revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and strengthening border security.
It also expressed appreciation to the Commandant, directing staff and students of Junior Course 26, Group 2, for the visit, wishing them continued success in their professional careers.
